Sash assembly for mounting glass or other transparencies



Aug. 2, 1960 E. T VETER SASH ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING GLASS OR OTHER TRANSPARENCIES Filed April 22. 1955 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 IN VE N TOR B E/NAR TVE ER Aug. 2, 1960 E. TVETER SASH ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING GLASS OR OTHER TRANSPARENCIES Filed April 22, 1953 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 Aug. 2, 1960 E. TVETER 2,947,042 I SASH ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING GLASS OR OTHER TRANSPARENCIES Filed April 22, 1953 s Sheets-Sheet 3 'sza'ezz'zzzwizwsmm E/NAR TVETE'F? r 234L942? 1 Patented Aug. -2, 1960 SASH ASSEMBLY'FOR MOUNTING GLASS OR OTHER TRANSPARENCIES Einar Tveter, 6750 waist St., Berwyn, n1.

Filed Apr. 22, 1953, Ser. No. 350,307 4 Claims. (CI. 20-55) It is an important object of the present invention to provide a novel storm and screen sash construction formed of similar H-type metal sections that provide the top, bottom and, side railsof the frame assembly, and a novel means and manner of detachably mounting'the adjacent ends of these sections to provide a rigid assembly that may be readily and easily installed as auxiliary storm and screen sashes in window openings.

Another important object of thepresent invention is the provision of a novel sash assembly in which the horizontal andvertical members are all formed of extruded metal sections of substantially H-shape with the inwardly opening groove adapted to interchangeably receive an edge of a pane of glass and packing or the edge of a screen, and the other or outwardly opening groove being of substantially greater depth for the reception of a resilient guide and sealing member for retaining the sash and where the sash is slidable, guiding the sash in its vertical movement.

The present invention further comprehends the provision of a novel sash construction either of the slidable or fixed type formed of identical extruded metal sections adapted for use as the top, bottom and side rails or as mullions, and a novel construction. of corner connector for rigidly but detachably joining the abutting ends of the vertical and horizontal rails or members of the sash frame.

Further objects are to provide a construction of maximum simplicity, efliciency, economy and ease of assembly and operation, and such further objects, advantages and capabilities as will later more fully appear and are inherently possessed thereby.

The invention further resides in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and while there is shown therein a preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the same is susceptible of modification and change, and comprehends other details, arrangements of parts, features and constructions without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a view in front elevation of novel auxiliary upper and lower storm sashes mounted for vertical or sliding movement, and a screen sash,-of the type and construction comprehended by the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a view. in vertical cross section through the assembly of Fig. 1, including the prime or original doublehung sashes disposed inwardly of the present assembly, the view being taken in a plane represented by the line 2-2 of Fig. land viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 3 is a view in horizontal cross section taken generally along the irregular line 3--3 of Fig. 2 and viewed in the direction of the arrows, but also showing the upper prime sash in position.

Q ite States Patent the window frame. These sashes or'panels 10 and 11 Fig. 4 is a view in front elevation of an auxiliary sash embodying but a single pane of glass and showing in dotted outline the T or angle connectors for the corners. F Fig. 5 is top plan view of the upper end of the sash of Fig. 6is a view in-frontelevation of an auxiliary sash assembly having multiplepanes and adapted to enclose the entire window opening.

Fig. 7 is a view in end elevation of the sash assembly of Fig. 6. I,

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary view in front elevation of the auxiliary multiple pane assembly of Fig. 6 and showing the manner of mounting this assembly in the usual or standard window frame.

Fig. 9 is a view in vertical cross section taken in a plane represented by the line 9-9 of Fig. 8 and viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 10 is an enlarged fragmentary view of one corner of the sash assembly of Fig. 5 and showing in detail the corner connector and the manner of resiliently mounting and sealing thereat the outer or exterior channel of a side rail. i

Fig. 11 is a fragmentary enlarged view in vertical cross section of the upper corner of the sash assembly of Fig. 5, the view. being taken. in a plane represented by the line 11-11 and viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 12 is a fragmentary enlarged view in vertical cross section taken in a plane represented by the'line 12-l2 of Fig. 7 and viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 13 is a view in end elevation of Fig. 12 and showing the manner of connecting the ends of an'intermediate horizontal member or mullion to a vertical member or side rail.

Fig. 14 is an enlarged view in horizontal cross section taken in a plane represented by the line 14--14 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 15 is a view similar to Fig. 14 but showing the pane of glass or other transparency of Fig. 14 replaced by a screen.

Fig. 16 is a view in horizontal cross section through a window assembly in which the novel slidable sashes of the present invention are employed in lieu of conventional sashes, the view being taken in a plane represented by the line 16-16 of Fig. 17 and viewed in the direction of the arrows. r

Fig. 17 is a view in vertical cross section taken in a plane represented by the line 1717 of Fig. 16 and viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 18 is a view in horizontal cross section similar to Fig. 16 but showing double pane sashes in place of the single pane sashes, the view being taken in a plane represented by the line 18- 18 of Fig. 19 and viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 19 is a view in horizontal cross section taken in a plane represented by the line 19-19 of Fig. 18 and viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Fig. 20 is a fragmentary enlarged view in horizontal cross section taken in a plane represented by the line 2020 of'Fig. 19 and viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Referring to the disclose in the drawings and more particularly to the details of construction of the selected and illustrative embodiments therein shown, Figs. 1, 2

and 3 show the present invention in the form of vertically slidable and removable storm sashes including an upper sash or panel 10 and a lower sash or panel ll-mounted in operative position in a conventional window frame 12 with the inner face of the lower sash or panel .11 shown positioned adjacent to or abutting the trim or rise 13 of the window frame, and these storm sashes disposed to the exterior of the conventional slidable sashes 14 and 15 of may be raised and lowered through any desired height for assembly or for the passage of air, the amount of which is determined by the length of substantially U-shaped guides 16 attached to the side ,jambs 17 and, 18 of the window frame. 'In Figs. Z-and S-the guides at the opposite=si des of the frame for the lower-sash extend for'lesstha'none half the height ofthe same to facilitate assembly, removal or replacement. Additional guides 19 similar to the guides =16 may be provided to store the lower sash 11 in elevated position, andsimilarguides 20 may be provided to store the screen sash 29 in elevated position.

The guides 16 are of substantially U-shaped and constructed of a resilient metal adapted to fit conformably within the outer and relatively deep channel 21 of the basic H-type metal sections or members forming the side rails 33 and 34 of the sashes or panels and 11, and frictionally retain the sashes in adjusted or closed position. Each U-shaped guide is provided with an anchoring leg or flange 23 and spaced openings for receiving screws or otheranchoring means 24.

The relatively shallow channel 25 of each sashrail is adapted to receive a pane of glass or other transparency 26 adapted to have its edges embedded in mastic, putty or other suitable packing 27, or to receive a screen 28 in a screen .sash 29. To facilitate assembly of the glass and to permit its ready replacement, the top and bottom sash rails or horizontal members 31 and 32 are detachably joined to the side rails or vertical members 33 and 34 by a substantially T-shaped connector or corner angle 35 in the manner shown in Figs. 10 and 11.

As disclosed more clearly in Fig. 11, the T-shaped connector or corner angle 35 is provided with a horizontally disposed leg 36 that is conformably received within the outwardly opening and relatively deep channel 21 of the upper and lower sash rails 31 and 32, respectively, and with the head 37 of this connecting T or corner angle disposed within the relatively shallow and inwardly opening channel 38 of the side rails 33 and 34 at a point 7 the guide 16 when raising, lowering or removing the sash assembly.

When the storm sash 42 is provided with multiple, vertically spaced panes .43 and 44 as in Fig. 6, the sash is provided with an intermediate horizontal member or mullion 45 and as with the horizontal or top and bottom rails 31 and 32 and the vertical or side rails 33 and 34, this mullion is connected to the side rails 33 and 34 by a substantially T-shaped connector or corner angle 46 similar to the T-shaped connector or corner angle 35, except that one projecting end of the head 47 is preferably removed so as not to interfere with the upper or adjacent pane of glass43 and the mastic or sealingpacking 27 employed in the shallow channel. A hook 48 (Fig. 9) may be attached to the lower rail 32 to engage a pin or projection 49 on the frame to retain the storm sash 42 in closed position. To seal the upper edge of the sash against the elements, a U-shaped guide 51 similar 'to those employed with the side rails 33 and 34, is preferably provided.

Where a screen 28 is provided in the sash rails in place of a pane of glass or other transparency, it may be held in place by a hollow metal shape 52 (Fig. 15) or by-a solid or hollow rubber insert or plastic extrusion that is pressed into place, and when so assembled, appliestension to the screen and holds it securely in place. These extrusions or metal shapes 52;are readily. assembled or removed when thescreen requires replacement.

In Figs. 16 to 20, inclusive, the present novel rail and sash construction is shown employed as the prime window sashes with which the window frame may be initially equipped, or which may be substituted for the conventional sashes now in use. In Figs. 16 and 17, upper and lower sashes 10 and 11 similar to those of Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, are employed. But-in place of employing U- shaped guides 16 of a relatively short length, U-shaped guides 53 extend for the length or height of thewindow opening. These guides 53 are shown with the channel opening'reversed from the guides 16 whereby thebase of the U is anchored in the side jambs 54 of the window frame 55 by screws or other attaching means 56. By sliding the sashes and guides 53 into position against the inner or outer trim members 57 or 58 and moving the sashes vertically, the screws 56 may be readily inserted and the guides anchored in position.

Figs. 18, 19 and 20 disclose the manner of mounting upper'and lower multi or double-pane slidable sashes 59 and 61 in the opening of the window frame 55. Each sash comprises two H-shaped top, bottom and side rails 31, 32, 33 and 34 arranged side by side but preferably with a sealing composition 62 therebetween and their adjoining legs 63 connected by spaced bolts and nuts designated generally by the reference character 64. A resilient packing 65 disposed between the glass and extending completely about the sash frame and also drawn taut by the bolts 64, provides for effective sealing. The edges of the spaced panes of glass or transparencies 66 are preferably embedded in mastic or packing 67 to effect sealing thereat.

The U-shaped side guides or channels 68 are similar to but somewhat wider than the guides or channels 53 (Figs 16 and 17') to accommodate the double or multiple pane sash assembly.

From the above description and the disclosure in the drawings, it will be apparent that the present invention is applicable not only to storm sashes and screens, but also to prime windows whereby to eliminate the necessity of employing storm windows. In each application shown of the present invention, the basic H-type metal section is employed, thus greatly reducing the cost and [time of manufacture, and by reason of the novel corner connector, assembly may be quickly and easily accomplished and replacement of the glass is greatly simplified.

Having thus disclosed the invention, I claim:

1. In a window construction, an auxiliary storm sash frame consisting of separate horizontal top and bottom rails and vertical side rails each formed of an extruded metal section of H-shape having straight sides and a transverse connecting portion, an outwardly opening relatively deep channel and an inwardly opening relatively nels in the adjoining corners of said rails for ready assembly or disassembly of one or more rails and the ready insertion, removal or replacement of the pane of glass, the leg of a connector at each corner received in an outwardly opening channel of a horizontal rail and the head of said connector received in the inwardly opening channel at an end of a vertical rail whereby said connectors are arranged in spaced relation and out of contact with the edges of the retained glass, and means for anchoring the leg of each connector to the transverse connecting portion of a horizontal rail and the head to the transverse connecting portion of a vertical side rail.

2. In a window frame, a metal sash detachably and removably mounted inthe window opening and comprising vertically and horizontally arranged sash rails each of H-shape. in cross sectionhaving an inner channelwith an-unobstructedopening of the widthofthis channel for receiving an edge of a pane of glass or-othertransparency,

7 an outer channel opening toward the window frame and being substantially deeper than the inner channel for receiving a guide on the frame and a transverse connecting portion separating the channels and provided with countersunk openings, and T-shaped connectors for uniting the adjoining corners of the sash rails, each connector having its leg horizontally disposed and conformably rerecived in the outer channel of a horizontal rail and the opposite projections on the head of the connector conformably receivedin the innerchannel of a vertical rail but out of contact with the edges of the retained pane of glass, said leg and head being provided with tapped openings, and anchoring means received in the openings in the connecting portion of said sash rails and anchored in the tapped openings in the leg and head of the connectors.

3. A metal sash construction consisting of top, bottom and side sash rails of similar H-type sections each provided with parallel sides and a connecting portion forming an inwardly opening channel for receiving and retaining the edges of a transparency and an outwardly opening channel, a T-shaped connector at each corner for joining abutting sections thereat and each connector provided with a leg conformably received in the outer channel of one section and ahead conformably received in the inner channel of the abutting section, and attaching screws inserted in said channels and projected through countersunk openings in the connecting portion of each bottom members and vertical side members each formed of an extruded metal section detachably joined together at the corners to provide a rigid assembly, each member being of substantially H-shape having spaced straight sides and a connecting portion providing an outwardly opening deep channel and an inwardly opening relatively shallow chanel the latter receiving and retaining an edge of a pane of glass, a substantially T-shaped connector mounted in each of the adjoining corners of said members for ready assembly or disassembly of one or more members and the ready insertion, removal orreplacement of the pane of glass, each connector having a leg conformably received and mounted within the outwardly opening channel of a horizontal member and its head received and mounted within the adjacent inwardly open ing channelof an adjoining vertical memben'means in said channels for securing the leg and head to the connecting portion of said members, and a substantially U- shaped guide member afiixed to the sides of the encompassing window frame and having spaced resilient legs received in the relatively deep channel of the side members of the sash frame and the end of these legs expanded against the spaced sides of said last mentioned channel for retaining and sealing the storm sash frame at the opposite sides thereof.

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